Authors:

Sanchari De

Abstract:

In the 21^st century, as education is encountering various new circumstances that is making knowledge a pillar of the wealth and power of nations, transforming at an alarming pace, the need of the hour is rethinking pedagogy at the secondary and higher-secondary school level since in the context of globalization, education in India should emphasize the importance of proactive and creative strategies improving scope for sustainable education.

Hence, the main objective of the study is to critically understand and analyse the pedagogical methods and approaches and the existing curriculum pattern prevalent in secondary and higher-secondary level schools within Kolkata Metropolitan Area.

It is a descriptive mixed method study where quantitative data has been substantiated with qualitative data, providing a comprehensive in-depth insight on the education system in India through the perspectives of 100 school students (50 from National Education Board and 50 from State Education Board) of class 9, 10, 11, 12.

The study focuses on the pedagogy, curriculum and evaluation pattern of secondary and higher-secondary level because it is the crucial stage in the hierarchy of education where students start choosing subject streams to explore the world beyond the school gate and pursue a career to get established in life. In this context, it becomes necessary to understand whether the pedagogical methods and approaches implemented in schools affiliated to both State Board and National Boards are being beneficial to students or not in taking career decisions in their life to enhance the scope for sustainable education and contributing to the economy of the nation.

Keywords:

Pedagogy, Curriculum, Secondary and Higher-secondary Education, National and State Education Boards

Vol & Issue:

VOL.17, ISSUE No.4, December 2025